Taiwan · FOOD & DRINK
The good stalls sell one dish, have sold it for decades, and put nothing in English on the board. These 13 tours walk you to those, priced by the number of tastings, with a note on which start hungry-early and which run past ten.
Taste 10 Taiwanese specialties around Dongmen Market, with a private local guide, street food, history, and useful Taipei dining tips.
“June was a friendly and warm guide. She did a great job explaining historical contexts while enjoying the food. Would highly recommend her to have an authentic and worry-free experience!”
Taste 7 or more Taiwanese dishes, visit a Michelin-rated stall, learn bubble tea basics, and explore Taipei’s oldest food districts with a local guide.
“Great tour that takes the stress out of navigating traditional breakfast stalls and markets without any knowledge of Chinese. It shows Leo cares about his city and strives to welcome tourists coming from all over the world to Taipei to give a great taste (ikr) of Taiwan amazing food traditions.”
Taste 10 Taiwanese specialties with a local guide in Taipei, mixing neighborhood food stops with temples, markets, tea, and city history.
“June did a wonderful job. We could not have asked for a better tour guide. We felt so well taken care of & were able to experience some wonderful new foods!”
Taste 10+ Taiwanese dishes on a three-hour Taipei night food tour through Shida, the university district, and Yongkang Street.
“Great tour with Julie, who is a super friendly and knowledgeable guide. Definitely good value, and takes you along an interesting route and not just the biggest markets which you can discover yourself.”
Taste 8+ Taiwanese favorites, from soup-filled pork buns to braised pork rice, while walking Shida Market and Yongkang Street in Taipei.
“It was a great tour , led by Julie. There was lots of information about the origins of the different food and drink. The food was varied and helped our trip as we now knew what food to try !”
Explore Wanhua’s night markets, taste 10+ Taiwanese delicacies, visit 7-Eleven, and learn what to eat in Taipei from a bilingual guide.
“Many foods to try which was fun. Our tour guide Roro was great. I found the price a bit high compared to other food tours I’ve done but it’s a good way to experience the culture of different countries.”
Taste old-school Taipei on a small-group tour through Dihua Street, temples, family eateries, and Ningxia Nightmarket, with food and drinks included.
“We really enjoyed this tour! Jean ( sp?) was super informative and very attentive to the needs of our young kids ( ie needing to the use the restroom, having wipes and tissues on hand, and engaging with them). My senior parents , one wRead more”
Explore Taipei night markets with a private local guide, tasting eight Taiwanese dishes, visiting a temple, and learning how to order with confidence.
“Alice was an excellent guide, taking us through the Night Market and letting us sample the many foods …She gave explanations of the many different food options!”
Taste up to eight Taiwanese street foods on a small-group walk through Taipei’s Yansan Night Market, with local culture and history along the way.
“This was a terrific tour. Our guide, Ji, was great! She took us to a more traditional, non tourist market and ordered the traditional dishes. There were 4 of us plus Ji and it was a fun group. Ji speaks English perfectly and is a lovely person.”
Make Taipei street food from scratch in a small class: gua bao, lu rou fan, and chewy boba tea, then sit down to eat your work.
“Very good experience. Angela was most capable and interesting. The Gua Bao we made was DELICIOUS. I can't wait to try it at home , to impress my family, The Lu Rou was also good, but the Star was the Gua Bao. The Boba Tea was an amazing process, very hard! All up, a GREAT WAY TO SPEND TIME IN TAIPEI!”
Ride Taipei on a premium e-bike with Tommy, sampling breakfast, coffee, local food, temples, markets, design districts, and city landmarks.
“Tommy was a great guide. Stopping at key places and offering valuable information about each point of interest. The food was truly local Taiwanese and tasted great. Recommended for anyone who wants to see the “real” Taipei.”
Taste Tainan street food, temples, crafts, cinema history, and old lanes on a four-hour guided walking tour with food costs extra.
“Jenny is really informed. She shows you a lot of good artisan shops, tells about the temples and myths and culture. Some great eats a long the way. I recommend this the first day you get to Tianan to get the lay of the land”
Learn Taiwanese home cooking with Chef Wayne, shop Dongmen Market, taste local foods, and prepare a four-course meal in a small Taipei class.
“My stir fry cooking experience with Chef Wayne was outstanding! I learned a lot of new techniques from the class. Chef Wayne is very knowledgeable! He has an easy going demeanor that will put you at ease regardless of your culinary skill level. The actual kitchen (cooking lab) is spacious and clean!”
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